A Million Dollar Smile - 2 minutes read
Tips for Healthy Teeth
there are a few simple ways to keep teeth strong and healthy from childhood to old age. Here’s how:
1. Avoid sugary foods
When bacteria in the mouth break down simple sugars, they produce acids that can erode tooth enamel, opening the door to decay.
Sugary drinks, including soft drinks and fruit drinks, pose a special threat because people tend to sip them, raising acid levels over a long period of time.
And carbonated drinks may make matters worse, since carbonation also increases acidity. Sticky candies are another culprit, because they linger on teeth surfaces.
2. Drink more water
Water continues to be the best beverage for your overall health — including oral health. Also, as a rule of thumb, many experts recommend drinking water after every meal.
This can help wash out some of the negative effects of sticky and acidic foods and beverages in between brushes.
3. Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables
Ready-to-eat foods are convenient, but perhaps not so much when it comes to your teeth.
Eating fresh, crunchy produce not only contains more healthy fiber, but it’s also the best choice for your teeth.
Try to avoid the overly mushy processed stuff, stop cutting things into tiny pieces, and get those jaws working!
4. Limit sugary and acidic foods
Ultimately, sugar converts into acid in the mouth, which can then erode the enamel of your teeth. These acids are what lead to cavities.
Acidic fruits, teas, and coffee can also wear down tooth enamel.
While you don’t necessarily have to avoid such foods altogether, it doesn’t hurt to be mindful.
Vitamins are an overall important requirement for healthy teeth and gums. The vitamins help in repairing and building connectivity within the tissues.
It is important for the periodontal health of the gums and teeth.
Vitamins also can prevent canker sores from arising and causing pain in your teeth.
My life-time vision is that of a world where everybody can easily and affordably support the natural health of their teeth and gums.
That’s why I’ve spent most of my research activity trying and testing various ways that could really make a positive impact on people’s lives.